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Good Enough Counsellors

Josephine Hughes

Do you feel overwhelmed when you look around and see what all the other counsellors and psychotherapists are doing out there? Does it make you wonder if you"ll ever be able to make your dreams of working as a therapist come true? The truth is, while there are lots of strategies out there that can help (which I"ll tell you about), the most important thing is for you to get going on your practice and your marketing. But I know how hard that can feel when you"re faced with so many options, an empty

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All Episodes

47:04

Creating a Successful Private Practice with Fi Hewkin

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/05/01

How do you find the courage to get started in private practice? In this inspiring episode, Fi Hewkin shares her personal story of overcoming self-doubt to finding the confidence to be herself and attract clients.In today's episode:Fi describes some of the adversities she faced in life and how she defied expectations to become a fully qualified counsellorFi reflects on how past challenges, like domestic abuse, have shaped her approach as an empathetic therapist who doesn't shy away from swearing

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17:54

Fees and Ethics in Private Practice

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2024/04/24

How can you earn an extra £10k in your private practice? And is it even ethical to want to earn money from counselling? When you're thinking about fee setting and earning money in private practice, "making a profit from people's pain" is something that is frowned upon and so it's important you're clear about why you charge for your services. In today's episode:Debunking the myth that financial gain conflicts with providing an ethical and compassionate counselling serviceExploring the expectations

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11:53

Befriending Your Inner Critic

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2024/04/17

How does the inner critic affect you if you're a counsellor who's new to private practice? And what can you do about it?In this episode:the role of the inner critic in self-sabotagehow it shows up when you're doing something newhow to recognise your inner critichow to show yourself self-compassion at difficult timessomatic ways to help yourselfSetting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERENeed ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to

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15:08

Social Media Toolkit: May

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2024/04/10

Stuck on what to post on social media? Listen to this episode for some practical and creative ideas to revitalise your social media pages and make them topical for your followers.Learn how to increase engagement on your page.Plan your campaigns for the month of May and get ideas for how you can use:Teen Self-Esteem MonthMaternal Mental Health MonthMental Health WeekWorld Laughter DayEgo Awareness DayLGBTQ visibility daysRemember, social media is all about creating connections with people so that

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42:01

Embracing Neurodivergence in Private Practice with...

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/04/03

What's it like to be neurodivergent and in private practice? Louise Brown shares fascinating insights from her own journey of embracing her true self and integrating her neurodivergence with her private practice.In today's episode:How recognising her neurodivergence allowed Louise to reshape her approach as a therapistThe impact of late diagnosis on self-perception and client relationshipsHow openly embracing her identity attracts clients with similar experiencesThe challenges faced during

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20:10

Setting Self-Care Boundaries in Private Practice

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/03/28

Do you ever struggle with boundaries? As a therapist, your care and empathy can lead you to burnout unless you have some strategies to support your self-care.In today's episode:Don't do this. A cautionary tale from the early days of my private practiceWhy it's hard to set boundaries in private practiceHow to reframe your thoughts so you can say noStrategies to explain your boundaries to clientsIdeas for reinforcing boundariesRemember: you can be a kind person and still say no!Setting up in private

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12:33

From Self-Doubt to Confident Marketing

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/03/21

What is it that is holding you back from marketing your private practice?Is it about marketing skill - or confidence?This episode is full of ideas about how you can feel more confident to share your practice and attract the clients who need your help.In today's episode:How to believe in your ability that you're someone who can help othersWhat Brené Brown has to say about feeling good enough and imposter syndromeReframing how you see yourself and your service to help you charge your worthSetting up

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16:57

Social Media Toolkit: April

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/03/14

Stuck on what to post on social media? Listen to this episode for some practical and creative ideas to revitalise your social media pages and make them topical for your followers.Learn how you can increase engagement with your page.Plan your campaigns for the month of April and get ideas for how you can use: the Easter breakStress Awareness MonthWorld Autism Acceptance WeekLGBTQ+ days such as Asexuality Day, Non-Binary Parents Day, and Lesbian Visibility DayRemember that increasing visibility can

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16:34

How Do Clients Choose Their Therapist?

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/03/07

How do you stand out from the crowd on directories? Today's episode is all about how to help clients find a good match for their needs - and how you can show them why you might be the right choice.In today's episode:Which therapy directory is best?The difficulty clients face in finding a therapist due to lack of differentiationHow niching in therapy can help - and why counsellors worry about itThe importance of profile pictures but what information is also necessary to help clients make an informed

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15:53

Getting Started

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/02/29

In my work with counsellors, I find time and again that people struggle with getting started - especially with their counselling private practice. It's all very well in theory saying you're going to do something - but actually doing it can be much more difficult. Today's episode is all about facing down the fears that might stop you from making that first step - and how to stay focused so that you can begin.In Today's Episode:The difficulty in receiving praise: how uncomfortable it can be to accept

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20:39

From Employment to Full Time Private Practice

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/02/29

How do you make that leap from full time employment to full time private practice? In this episode, psychotherapist Tracey Carlisle shares how she found the courage to leave the comfort of her job behind so that she could fulfil her dream of working as a therapist.Tracey shares practical tips about getting started, how to get clients, and most of all - how to escape the 9-5!In Today's Episode:Tracey's Beginnings:Starting with just a few evening clients while working another job, Tracey shares her

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Good Enough Counsellors - Trailer

Good Enough Counsellors ·

2024/02/26

Welcome to the Good Enough Counsellors Podcast!In her new series, Josephine explores personal growth, professional development, and the art of building a private practice. Join her each week for marketing insights, interviews with established therapists, and dedicated mindset episodes.Find her first episodes, "Getting Started", and "From Employment to Full Time Practice" on all platforms on Thursday 29th February. Connect with JosephineWebsiteFacebook: Good Enough Counsellors groupFacebook:

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